prōˈfanəd.ē, prəˈ-, -ətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Late Latin profanitas, from Latin profanus profane + -itas -ity
1.
a. : the quality or state of being profane
exploitations of the Christian religion … would be the ultimate profanity — Walter Moberly
b. : the use of profane language
banged his gavel and fined him for profanity in court — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania
2. : something profane: as
a. : secular science or art
a small minority studied the profanities — H.O.Taylor
b. : profane language